US Bridges

Tripoli Road over Halfway Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 7 MI N of Hudson Falls · Structure no. 000000003306190

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,346
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tripoli Road over Halfway Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tripoli Road over Halfway Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,346 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,884 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTripoli Road
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location7 MI N of Hudson Falls
Coordinates43.39282, -73.57927
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,346 (2018)
Projected traffic1,884 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tripoli Road over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tripoli Road over Halfway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Tripoli Road over Halfway Creek carry?

About 1,346 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Tripoli Road over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tripoli Road over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.